Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Organic System Plan Template
An outline for an organic system plan, used by farmers applying for or keeping organic certification. Review it with the people involved and update it whenever your operation changes.
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Sections on this template
- Farm and field descriptions
- Land use history
- Crops or livestock covered
- Seeds and planting stock sources
- Soil fertility and pest management practices
- Approved input list
- Buffer and contamination controls
- Recordkeeping system
- Commingling and handling controls
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and USDA.
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